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Jewish women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1526 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Ben and Bessie Glass, 1978 October 22-1979 August 1

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Identifier: B098.08.0009.00001
Abstract

Ben and Bessie Glass both came to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) as patients in 1928. Bessie Glass was treated for six years. They met in the hospital and married in 1931. Ben Glass was a printer at the JCRS bindery from 1928 through 1978. They discuss how the JCRS was like a large family of young adults from all over the country and talk about what life was like at the JCRS. They also talk about the transition from JCRS to AMC Cancer Center.

Dates: 1978 October 22-1979 August 1

Oral History Interview with Bernice Bassow, 1978 November 2

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Identifier: B098.14.0011.00003
Abstract

Interview covers Bernice's family background, biographical information, Jewish community life in Denver, functions of the women's division of Rose, gift shop and snack bar.

Dates: 1978 November 2

Oral History Interview with Elaine Long, 1978 May 24

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Identifier: B098.11.0010.00008
Abstract

Topics include Elaine's childhood in Memphis, Tennessee; came to Colorado to visit her brother in 1955 and never left. Talks a lot about segregation, integration of Denver Schools; President of NCJW in 1965, worked with the Job Corps during the Kennedy administration.

Dates: 1978 May 24

Oral History Interview with Jane Edelstein, 1978

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00083
Abstract

Jane talks about family background and life in Pueblo. Parents immigrated from Russia.

Dates: 1978

Oral History Interview with Julia Weisman, 1975

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Identifier: B098.01.0005.00107
Abstract

Julia Weisman came to Cheyenne in 1912 at about 15 yrs. old and talks about the difficulties of being Jewish when there are no resources around and very few other Jews. Managed to arranged a bris for her son in Thermopolis, WY when only 3 or 4 Jews lived there.

Dates: 1975

Oral History Interview with Rose Levy, 1978

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00081
Abstract

Rose talks about his Hungarian Jewish family background and life in Pueblo.

Dates: 1978

Oral History Interview with Saralee Pollock Shaper, 1978 November 2

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Identifier: B098.14.0011.00005
Abstract

Interview covers Saralee's family background, biographical information, Jewish community life in Denver, President of Rose board, functions of the women's division of Rose (hospitality, gift shop and snack bar), PR and media coverage of Rose, and relationship with the community.

Dates: 1978 November 2

Oral History with Faye Selinger, March 2, 1978

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Identifier: B121.08.00004
Abstract

This oral history consists of Faye Arlene Selinger (born Reiner) discussing the 1921 Pueblo flood and other topics, including the challenges for young Jewish women in Colorado to find suitable husbands. Faye is being interviewed by her son, Fred Selinger. The interview took place in Lake Tahoe.

Dates: March 2, 1978

Organizational Letterhead, Invitation and Program, between 1922-1942

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Identifier: B242.02.0001.0002
Abstract The folder contains materials created by two organizations with which Seraphine Pisko was affiliated: National Jewish Hospital and National Council of Women. Included are two pages of blank letterhead (1925) from the National Council of Women and one page of blank letterhead from National Jewish Hospital (undated), which feature Pisko's name and titles in the margins. In addition, there is a 1922 National Jewish Hospital Trustees' invitation to a dinner dance and the dedication of the Louis...
Dates: between 1922-1942

Oval White Cotton Doily, between 1912-1920

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Identifier: B107.02.0006.00005
Abstract

An oval shaped white cotton doily. The crocheted pinwheel pattern in the center was created by using the eyelet stitch. Several rows of varying and open styles of crochet give the doily a delicate look. Handmade by Anna F. Ginsberg Hayutin.

Dates: between 1912-1920